Genus Tragia
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Belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, the genus Tragia is a large group comprising 163 taxa. It is found natively in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and desert or dry shrubland regions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 163 taxa (157 base species, 6 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (93), South America (43), North America (26)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (53), Wet Tropical (50), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (41)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (88), Herbaceous Perennials (44), Annuals & Biennials (2)
163 taxa found